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Families USA Health Action Conference, 2010 Outline I.States Current Roles II.Challenges for States in Implementing Health Reform III.Opportunities for States in Implementing Health Reform IV.Advocates Have an Important Role V.NASHP Resources Can Help

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Families USA Health Action Conference, 2010 Connect People to Services 6 Coverage based on income and not family status Investments in primary care and prevention Assistance in navigating health care system

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Families USA Health Action Conference, 2010 Advocates Have an Important Role Organizing and expertise of advocates needed more than ever States will have unprecedented need for help: –Information and analysis –Strategic/implementation planning –Topic specific technical assistance –Convening stakeholders –Development of new models Take risks, share information, allow for mid- course corrections 11